Sometimes more is Less
Norman Less discusses some hands from club pairs evenings. Click the link to download the PDF
1) Board 16 played on April 13th. Can you stand 4♦ ? Norman's Notes 1
2) Board 16 played on April 19th. 6♥ - what are your chances? Norman's Notes 2
3) Board 7 played on April 26th. A tough bidding test! Norman's Notes 3
4) Board 4 played on May 3rd. An unbiddable slam. Norman's Notes 4
5) Board 21 played on May 10th. A Tight Game: Some Luck Needed. Norman's Notes 5
6) An interesting board from Stowmarket this week. Norman's Notes 6
7) Board 5 played on May 24th. A Difficult Decision. Norman's Notes 7
8) Board 9 played on May 31st. Easy Slam/ Hard Slam. Norman's Notes 8
9) Board 22 played on June 7th. Weak? Or strong? Norman's Notes 9
10) Board 18 played on June 14th. A Pre-empt Hand? Norman's Notes 10
11) Board 16 played on June 21st. Slam or dunk? Norman's Notes 11
12) From the Summer League - board 23 played on June 25th. Undeserved Success? Norman's Notes 12
13) A board from Abbeygate played on July 2nd. Always consider 3NT ! Norman's Notes 13
14) Board 1 played on July 12th. Just one more? Norman's Notes 14
15) Board 5 played on July 19th. No trumps or a minor? Norman's Notes 15
16) A selection of boards from the Summer League played on August 1st. Plus test yourself against a hand. Norman's Notes 16
17) Board 4 played on August 23rd. Good slam bid or fortunate? Norman's Notes 17
18) Board 2 played on October 11th. How many tricks can you make? Norman's Notes 18
19) Board 3 played on October 18th. A little exploratory bidding needed? Norman's Notes 19
20) Board 12 played on October 25th. Who can't resist a finesse? Norman's Notes 20
21) Boards 1, 12 and 19 played on November 8th. Big hand night! Norman's Notes 21
22) Board 20 played on November 15th. A Triumph for Cappelletti. Norman's Notes 22
23) Board 15 played on November 22nd. 4 Hearts or 5 Diamonds? Norman's Notes 23
24) Board 16 played on December 6th. The twelfth trick. Norman's Notes 24
25) Board 10 played on December 13th. 7-4 Minor or 6-2 Major Suit Game? Norman's Notes 25
26) Board 6 played on January 3rd. An Obvious Lead? Norman's Notes 26
27) Board 24 played on January 17th. A missed opportunity? Norman's Notes 27
28) Board 16 played on January 31st. Could you find the no trumps? Norman's Notes 28
29) Board 15 played on February 7th. Gambler's Success. Norman's Notes 29
30) Board 12 played on February 14th. Valentine caution. Norman's Notes 30
31) Board 13 played on February 28th. Tell-tale Singleton. Norman's Notes 31
32) Board 6 played on March 7th. You CAN make it! Norman's Notes 32
33) Board 16 played on March 28th. How many diamonds? Norman's Notes 33
34) Board 14 played on April 11th. Go with the odds. Norman's Notes 34
35) Board 4 played on April 18th. Planning the play. Norman's Notes 35
36) Board 6 played on May 9th. To Slam or not to Slam. Norman's Notes 36
37) Board 24 played on May 16th. Low-Level Problems. Norman's Notes 37
38) Board 9 played on May 23rd. An undeatable contract. Norman's Notes 38
39) Board 5 played on May 30th. A highly competitive hand. Norman's Notes 39
40) Board 20 played on June 13th. Big trouble - or escape?. Norman's Notes 40
41) Board 4 from the Bill Hughes Sim Pairs played on June 27th. Opportunity spurned! Norman's Notes 41
42) Board 4 played on July 4th. An Unusual No-Trump (UNT). Norman's Notes 42
43) Board 7 played on July 11th. Guard against suit blockage. Norman's Notes 43
44) Board 7 played on July 25th. Listen to (and act on) the bidding. Norman's Notes 44
45) Board 18 played on September 5th. Some bad breaks. Norman's Notes 45
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